How to make fruit milkshakes at home?
For a thick fruit milkshake, blend about 1 to 1.5 cups of ice cream with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of milk and a half cup to a cup of fruit, for 30 to 60 seconds. A common starting ratio is 1 cup ice cream to 1/4 cup milk. Skip ice, and add milk a spoonful at a time.
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How do you make a fruit milkshake?
Put ice cream, a splash of milk and fruit in a blender and blend until smooth. Recipe sites give different ratios, so treat these as starting points, then adjust.
| Shake size | Ice cream | Milk | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|
| One thick glass | 1 to 1.5 cups | 1/4 to 1/2 cup | 1/2 to 1 cup |
| Thinner shake | 1 cup | 1/2 cup | 1/2 cup |
Common starting points are about 1 cup of ice cream to 1/4 cup of milk (a 4:1 ratio), with some recipes going as far as two parts ice cream to one part milk. Fruit adds liquid too, so go easy on the milk at first.
Steps
- Let the ice cream soften for a few minutes so the blender does not strain.
- Add the milk first, then the fruit, then the ice cream.
- Blend 30 to 60 seconds. Over-blending warms the mixture and makes it runny.
- Taste. Add a little sugar or honey if the fruit is tart.
Fresh or frozen fruit?
- Frozen: usually makes a colder, thicker shake, though it can be harder to blend. You may need a bit more milk.
- Fresh: loosens the shake a little. Ripe bananas, strawberries, mangoes and peaches work well.
Fixes
- Too thin: add more ice cream rather than more fruit or ice.
- Too thick: add milk one tablespoon at a time.
- Watery: you used ice or too much milk. Avoid ice, which dilutes flavor.
- Bits of fruit skin: peel kiwi, mango and peaches, or strain.
No ice cream?
Use frozen banana or yogurt for body, with milk and fruit. The result is lighter and less sweet than a classic shake.
Quantities are general guidance, since ice cream density and fruit juiciness vary.
People also ask
What is the ratio of ice cream to milk for a milkshake?
Most recipes use more ice cream than milk, for example about 1 cup of ice cream to 1/4 cup of milk, then add milk to your taste.
Should I use frozen or fresh fruit?
Frozen fruit usually makes a thicker shake; fresh fruit makes it looser. Either works.
How do I stop my milkshake from being watery?
Skip the ice, use less milk, blend only 30 to 60 seconds and use full-fat ice cream.
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